MAYS COMMUNITY ACADEMY
Mays Community Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Mays Community Academy school district, located in Mays, IN with about 181 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Mays Community Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Mays Community Academy, located in Mays, Indiana, is a small, public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. As part of the Indiana public school system, it operates with a focus on providing a personalized, community-oriented educational environment. The school emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere, leveraging its rural setting to foster strong relationships between students, teachers, and local families.
Academically, the academy is designed to offer a rigorous curriculum that meets Indiana state standards while maintaining the flexibility often associated with charter school models. By prioritizing small class sizes and a supportive culture, Mays Community Academy aims to help students develop both fundamental academic skills and the character traits necessary for success in secondary education. The school serves as a central hub for the small community of Mays, focusing on student growth through a blend of traditional instruction and individualized attention.
For more information, contact Mays Community Academy at (765) 645-5577 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5577
MAYS COMMUNITY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Mays, IN with about 181 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Ball State University - District:
- Mays Community Academy
- Total Students:
- 181
- Teachers:
- 14.03
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 181 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MAYS COMMUNITY ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.